TEXT STRUCTURES!

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a written work, helping readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include cause and effect, chronological order, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and description.

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What does 'cause and effect' text structure mean?

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'Cause and effect' text structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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How can you identify a cause and effect text structure in a passage?

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Look for signal words like 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', or 'leads to' that indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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What signal words might indicate a chronological order text structure?

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Signal words for chronological order include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after', and 'finally'.